A Day in the Life at the University of Rochester

A Day in the Life at the University of Rochester Hayden is a current senior at the University of Rochester. He is majoring in economics and film and media production. He specializes in computer science tutoring, SAT tutoring,and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at the University of Rochester: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Hayden: The University of Rochester is located in a mostly residential area of the city of Rochester, NY. Its only a 10 minute drive to downtown, where there are plenty of restaurants, music venues, and shops. Campus itself is very safe, due to the excellent public safety team the university employs. Neighborhoods around the school, where many students live, range from fairly safe to high-density crime areas, but university public safety also has a good presence in some of the more dangerous places. Most students live on campus or within walking or biking distance. Therefore, a car isnt really necessary, but can be nice if you want to explore all that Rochester has to offer. In addition, free buses provided by the school can be useful to get to popular destinations around the city. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Hayden: Professors and TAs are almost always willing to meet to discuss course material outside of the classroom. Professors are required to hold office hours every week, where students can ask questions regarding concepts, upcoming assignments, and tests or quizzes. Pre-major advisers are assigned by the school during orientation week for freshmen. Once a student declares a major, they are allowed to choose their adviser. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Hayden: The freshman dorm experience is very important at the University of Rochester. Students in their halls often grow very close and spend a lot of time together. Personally, I am still very close with many of my freshman-year friends. Dining halls are easily accessible from anywhere on campus and generally serve nutritious and good-tasting food. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Hayden: One of my favorite parts of the University of Rochester is the large variety of fields it offers students. Engineering fields, especially biomedical and chemical, are very highly represented at the University of Rochester, as is computer science. I am a double major in economics and film and media production with a minor in computer science. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Hayden: I had no problem making friends right away. A large part of that is the extensive orientation week, allowing freshmen to meet and become friends before the pressure of classes begins. Although orientation, at times, feels like summer camp, it is a very integral part of the college experience. Greek life is significant, and it is common for freshmen to pledge these organizations during their second semester. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Hayden: The Gwen M. Greene Career Center is one of the most underrated facilities on campus, in my opinion. I found their advisers to be increasingly helpful in my career and internship searches as I developed my ideas of what I wanted to do upon graduation. There is a strong alumni network that connects past and present students. In addition, the career center hosts biannual career fairs on campus that many large companies attend. The university also takes part in nationwide fairs held in Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., where the scope of companies is much larger than the Rochester fairs. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Hayden: There are many popular study locations on campus which are often overcrowded, especially during midterm and finals weeks. It is common for students to find their own obscure studying spots in order to prevent the massive crowds which flood the library. Dorms and personal rooms are always an option for more relaxed study environments. Describe the surrounding town. Hayden: Rochester is a vibrant small city, though many students do not explore it. The concept known as the Rochester Bubble describes how Rochester students have a tendency to remain on campus, only venturing into the city during university-sponsored concert nights. For adventurous students, there are many opportunities to be found. The Eastman School of Music provides many free concerts each week, and the East and Alexander neighborhood is filled with restaurants and shops. Concert venues such as Main Street Armory and Water Street Music Hall often bring in big-name artists for relatively inexpensive prices. Recently, the university has created the College Town neighborhood, which is a strip of shopping and restaurants easily accessible from campus. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Hayden: There are about 4,500 undergraduates at the University of Rochester, and that number is growing. Class sizes can range from three students to as large as 200, but professors do a good job of teaching to the size of their class. I never felt that I was in a class which was too large to learn the material effectively. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Hayden: My sophomore year I took a behavioral economics class and challenged my professor to a ping-pong match during finals week. I beat him, and he told me (jokingly) that I had just earned an A in his class. Check out Haydens tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

What Are the Best Songs to Sing for an Audition

What Are the Best Songs to Sing for an Audition Sign up successful Step 2: Know Your Range Nothing will hurt you more than if you’re struggling with notes that are too high or too low for your range.  Comfort is essential. Understanding basic music theory can help you, too â€" that way, if there is a song you like that’s just out of range, you can adjust it to a better key for your voice.  You can always practice and improve your range, also, but expect that there is a place that will always make your voice magical.  Find that spot, and pick music that helps you blow the audience away! Step 3: Know Your Appealing Quirks Some people love the rasp, others the trill.  Maybe you have a rich tone that doesn’t need an abundance of vibrato, or a simplistic but pure voice that shouldn’t attempt bold runs.  There is usually something about our favorite singers we like to point out: they never miss a note, their rich baritone is smoother than butter, their falsetto is unbelievable, the gravel in their voice speaks to you, or maybe the emotion is so strong it makes you tear up.  Many singers have quirks that make them stand out in a good way, like Mariah Carey’s amazing range, Kurt Cobains angsty growl, or Ella Fitzgerald’s clear-as-a-bell-never-overdone perfection.  Others make you crazy because their voices are consistently over-embellished.  Go ahead and find your appealing quirk, and make sure you incorporate it into your audition song. Step 4: Know Your Audience Do a little research before an audition and before choosing your audition song.  While you don’t want to lose yourself or your individuality by choosing a song you think the panel of judges wants to hear, you still shouldn’t go so far off the grid that they don’t want to listen. Find a happy medium, and choose a song that fits you and the audition.  It’s natural that if you twang that you should consider country or a pop-country cross.  If youre a first soprano heavy on the vibrato, opera probably fits better.  Also, who are you trying to impress? Auditioning for a high school theater production is going to require a different song choice than auditioning for a Broadway musical.  The judges may be at different experience levels, as well.  What might wow your high school music teacher is probably not going to be the same for a producer in New York.  And taking a risk with a bold, complex song choice might work in New York, but it might be too much for your high school.  Look at what you’re trying to achieve, who the audience is, what the experience level of the judges is likely to be, and what they might be looking for. Step 5: And Finally…Choose the Right Song for Your Audition If you’re not connected to your song, chances are the audience and judges are going to know it.  Ditto if the song is too complex for your experience level.  If the song doesn’t fit your tone, range, and quirks, consider selecting a different one. Music is an intrinsically personal thing.  Choosing a song to audition with means you should be able to convey the emotion it stirs in you, and add enough of your style to make it your own.  It should fit who you are, and who you want to be musically.  If you’re not a bounce-around-the-stage type of singer, then choose something slower.  If you’re upbeat and joyous, then go with a song that’s a little more fun. Lastly, try to avoid the songs that you know everyone is going to sing.  Sometimes judges get sick of the “it” songs.  Be the person who stands out and is a breath of fresh air! For more information, check out the tips in the video below for musical theatre auditions- Some Final Thoughts Enlist the experts â€" Never be afraid to ask for help!  Even seasoned performers have vocal coaches, who often help them select the best songs to sing for an audition.  Working with someone with the skill and background to make you a better singer might just be the boost you need to win the audition.  Plus, you can use those voice lessons to get more pointers and practice before the big day. Stick to your experience level â€" It can’t be said enough: if you’re not Adele, don’t try to be. Practice, practice, practice â€" Think of it as muscle memory, similar to an athletes.  It takes work to get better at something.  The more times you run through a song, the better it’s going to get.  It doesn’t hurt to know what you’re going to do with yourself on stage, either.  Practice motions, movement, holding a microphone, and your facial expressions. Be prepared for nerves â€" It can be helpful to know what your voice does when you’re nervous.  Do you get sharp, flat, forget lyrics, or get a crazy wobble?  Prepare for it and know what to do if it happens. Be prepared overall â€" Know what you’ll need at the audition.  Do you need background music or sheet music?  What key are you singing in?  Do you need to dress the part?  Find out as much information ahead of time so you come across as professional. Be yourself and have fun Writers get rejected over and over again, actors wait tables for years before a big break, and singers might sing the same song a hundred times before they find the right audience.  Just remember to love what you sing, sing like you love it, and choose a song that lets your voice shine! Looking for  specific  song recommendations?  Check out our list of 400+ songs to sing for every occasion! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. 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The Rise Of The ACT

The Rise Of The ACT The SAT has predominantly been the staple of standardized tests for students hoping to be accepted into the nations top colleges. However, in recent years the ACT is becoming more popular, according to an article by Bob Schaeffer, public education director of the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, published in The Washington Post. The SAT was created over 80 years ago, and 20 years ago 75% more students took the SAT than the ACT. The ACT was largely a regional test, more popular in the South, Midwest, Southwest and Mountain states. However, most students in the 2010 graduating high school class took both tests. There were very few discrepancies of students who took one test but not the other. Schaeffer argues that the ACT has been marketed more effectively than the SAT, which has greatly increased its popularity. The ACT is more consumer-friendly, and it always had a score choice function, which allowed students to pick which scores were sent to which colleges. The SAT finally implemented that program this year. The ACTbetter represents what students learned or should have learned in their high school classes. Also, the ACT includes a science section, where as the SAT does not. If students do decide to take the ACT instead of the SAT, they can prep by working with a tutor or using ACT practice tests. The ACT also has an optional writing section. The SATs is mandatory. Therefore, students who are not applying to schools that require a writing score can skip the section, saving time and money. Schaeffer argues that this is the most attractive aspect of the ACT. The ACT also persuaded state administrators in Illinois, Colorado, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee and Wyoming to administer the ACT to all students. The ACT convinced these state administrators that doing so would increase the number of college applications. The College Board, which is the SATs sponsor, only signed up Maine to administer the SAT to all students. The SAT has also been experiencing many problems. The test was redone in 2005 because of many criticisms, most notably from then-University of California President Richard Atkinson. The College Board then promised to redo the test to make it a more effective forecaster of a students success in college. However, the test-makers own research determined that it was neither an accurate determiner of college success nor a fair admissions tool. Schaeffer writes that there is no significant difference how well the two tests predict student success in their first year in college. In fact, he argues that neither test accurately determines how well a first-year college student will perform. He states that high school grades are and have always been the best predictor for first-year college grades. Both the ACT and College Board admit that their tests do not forecast first-year grades. However, this is the aim for both of the tests. Schaeffer cited Crossing the Finish Line, which was published in 2009. This book considered many different data factors to determine that high school grades are 3 to 10 times more effective at determining college graduation rates. Some colleges are beginning to respond to poor standardized tests by either creating their own admissions test or dropping it altogether and becoming test-optional schools. In the past five years, over 70 schools have taken this route. There are nearly 850 test-optional colleges, according to Schaeffer. [RELATED: What is an Average ACT Score?]

Beginner Guitarists Theres No Ideal Age to Learn to Play Guitar

Beginner Guitarists There’s No Ideal Age to Learn to Play Guitar How Old is too Old to Learn the Guitar? ChaptersIs Learning as a Child Easier?Adults Have More Time to Spend on the Guitar.Adults Have More Financial Means at their Disposal.Adults Have More Life Experience.How is your Guitar Motivation?Staying Motivated: Keep Going with the Guitar!Conclusion: Any Age is Good for Guitar.The guitar: every young person's fantasy instrument?Symbol of freedom, rock, rebellion, pop songs and concerts, the guitar is an instrument that attracts adolescents and young adults. At first glance, it also appears easy to learn and light enough to carry around!But when you’re 28, 35, 42, 55 or even 63 years old, can you still learn the guitar? Or are you too old for strumming and fretting?  Is there an expiry date for becoming a “guitar god”?Remember when you were younger and you fantasized about becoming a guitarist like your idols, on stage, in a bar or at wild rock concert?  But, as the years went by, you’ve built a professional life, maybe even started a family, and your responsibilities and pursuits piled up.Now, you’ve worked hard to get to where you are, and have all you ever dreamed of, but one thing is missing: you regret not ever having learned to play the guitar.Know this: your dream doesn’t have to end this way: whatever your age, you can learn to play the guitar.Although it may seem obvious, we think it’s worth stressing: there is no ideal age for learning to play the guitar! Some very gifted guitarists began to play as adults, even in their retirement! Others learned to play the guitar as children. We’ll let you in on a little secret: whether you begin the guitar at 5 or 50 years of age, the key to success is motivation.You can to learn to play the guitar at any age if you are motivated and organized enough, and if you take time for yourself and for your hobbies.You still have time if you want to achieve your dream of becoming a guitarist. So why not sign up to take guitar lessons? Whether guitar lessons london, Manchester or Glasgow, the choice is you rs!.It’s as simple as that.This doesn’t mean that this work has to be tedious or annoying. But you know that every task necessitates concentration, compromise (not going out with friends every night), self-sacrifice, willingness, and a large dose of motivation.While children want rapid results, you know that there will be difficulties to face that, without motivation, you won't achieve.Staying Motivated: Keep Going with the Guitar!Even if you’re naturally disciplined and hard-working, there are always means and tricks for keeping yourself motivated: you can choose to surround yourself with friends and guitar lovers, for example.Online Guitar ForumsOn the Internet, there are music forums where each person speaks about his or her passion for the guitar, asks questions about struggles and doubts, and relates successes stories. Try something like Ultimate Guitar.Get a Guitar Instructor.Next, go to meet a guitar instructor. An instructor will regularly motivate you, correct you, an d demonstrate how you’ve progressed. Absolute beginners will first learn all the parts of the guitar and how to tune a guitar. You’ll learn the difference between power chords, open chords and barre chords.A guitar teacher can also teach you how to read music, how to read guitar tabs and play songs, among many other skills. More advanced players will tackle fingerpicking, different fingerstyles, and solos.Conclusion: Any Age is Good for Guitar.To sum up, you don’t need to have played the guitar for 20 years to be able to learn how to play well and enjoy it. Beginner guitar lessons can be fun!Just like for adolescents, it’s also important that you find your particular music niche: are you a fan of jazz guitar, blues guitar, classical guitar, variety, rock, tango or…?Different styles will affect the content of your guitar instruction. From private lessons in the conservatory, online guitar courses to guitar training in a music school, the choice for education is vast. This i s especially true in today’s digital age, where it’s easy to find tutorials, free sheet music and free online classes to learn to play the guitar. (Sometimes people might even be giving away a free guitar!) And you’ll soon be able to play the guitar songs that you know and love.Your guitar dreams are at your fingertips.Don’t wait another second before learning how to play the guitar! Don’t be one of those people who always put their dreams off with lame excuses: the more you wait, the harder it will be to learn to play the guitar.As you can see, there’s no official age for learning to play guitar riffs, as each age has its particular constraints. Learning music is for everyone. If you’re motivated, everything is possible, including achieving your most fantastic dreams on the guitar fret! Are you the next Jimi Hendrix? Book a guitar course and find out.What do you think: is there an age limit on learning the guitar?

So You Want a Singing Career 3 Tips for Dealing With Rejection

So You Want a Singing Career 3 Tips for Dealing With Rejection Suzy S. As an aspiring singer, actor, musician or other kind of performer, getting comfortable with auditions is a big part of the process. Along with this comes rejection, which you might face a lot of before you make it big. Read on as Haddon Heights, NJ teacher Aaron K.  shares his tips for moving on I’m currently trying to become a professional opera singer. I know, it’s a dying art form, no one really understands the plots, and it’s only for snobby rich people who actually enjoy listening to Arnold Schoenberg (sorry if you do, I still can’t get into it). While I understand (yet contest for many reasons) all the previous points, I am choosing this path and have to deal with something that is common to all performers, whether youre working toward a singing career or something else in the industry: rejection. Youve trained for years. Youve read all the articles on auditioning. Heck, maybe you’ve even researched your audition panel to try to play to their tastes. But after all that effort, you didn’t get the part. You didnt get on American Idol. You didn’t get into the college you had your heart set on. I’ve personally had to deal with rejection more times than I like to think about. Here’s a few steps to help you with this difficult outcome. 1) Separate yourself from your performing. The initial impact of being told “no” can be quite hard. What really makes matters worse, though, is when you take rejection as a personal attack. You are not your voice. You are not your interpretation of Hamlet. You are not your piano, cello, flute, or anything else you have been studying. You are a complex human being with many attributes that are unique and wonderful. Your auditioners are not saying no to you as a person. It’s much easier to say my singing was rejected rather than I was rejected. 2) Shrug off the “je ne sais quoi” factor. After getting over the initial emotional blow, your mind can start churning ceaselessly with thoughts like “Why didnt they like me?”, “Did they not like my high Bb?”, or “I knew I should have taken it at a slower tempo.” While it will be important to reflect on what you need to improve (the next step), for now it is important to recollect yourself. Realize that there are any number of things (some of which may be out of your control) that might have lead to the rejection. Perhaps the panel wanted someone taller. Perhaps the college wanted a student who couldn’t play as well but had better grades. Or perhaps someone else took your spot because they knew someone in the selection process. It’s impossible to know exactly why your performance wasn’t chosen. Rather, accept that you didn’t have that certain “je ne sais quoi” and don’t give it another thought. Instead, try to shift your focus and… 3) Ask What I can do better next time? With a strong emotional reaction, it’s important to take a step back and rationally evaluate your weak areas. Do you lack flexibility and accuracy in your training? Work on scales and arpeggios. Did you lose your support on the high notes? Do more lip burbles in higher keys. Did your monologue seem vague and uninteresting? Make more specific choices in your delivery. When faced with rejection, you can either let it eat away at you and destroy your resolve, or you can face it as a challenge for the next time. At the end of the day, rejection won’t matter if you’re pursuing a performance or singing career for the right reason. It’s not just something fun for you. You’re driven by a need to express and create. You have something meaningful to say and you want people to listen. If this is the case, it won’t matter that this audition didnt pan out, because you have 10 more lined up. You may get rejected for years and work jobs you hate for pennies that can barely sustain your lessons and audition fees. But dealing with rejection will never be an issue because it will be as normal to you now as your morning cup of coffee. If this is the case, you don’t have to worry about “making it” in the performance world. If this is the case, you are an artist, and the only thing that matters to you is your art. Aaron K. teaches acting, singing, and piano in Haddon Heights, NJ. He received his  Bachelors degree in Music from University of Miami and a Masters degree in Vocal Performance from Texas Tech University. Learn more about Aaron here!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by  marc falardeau

Decreased Funding For Early Childhood Education

Decreased Funding For Early Childhood Education Budget cuts have trickled all the way down to early-childhood education, as funding for these programs has decreased between 2009 and 2010, according to a study published in the Washington Post. The Obama administration urged states to increase their pre-kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-olds, but there simply wasnt enough funding to meet the presidents request. Total-state funding for these programs dropped about $30 million across the nation. Many states are putting most or all of their funding dollars in K-12. So, decreasing funding for early-childhood education has helped many states preserve funding for K-12, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research, based at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. Education Secretary Arne Duncan also urged states to decrease funding for other programs before cutting spending on early-childhood education, but to no avail as states nationwide dismissed his and President Obamas requests. Duncan said that the cuts present real challenges to young people who are desperately fighting to enter the mainstream. In 2010, 26% of four-year-olds were enrolled in pre-Kindergarten, which is significantly less than the governments goal. Forty states have these programs, all according to the National Institute for Early Education Research study. Overall, state cuts to pre-K transformed the recession into a depression for many young children, the study said. The reports authors noted that this could potentially be just the beginning of smaller funding for early-childhood education. Funding could drop more as federal stimulus funds expire soon, causing even more budget cuts. In 2010, state funding per child for pre-Kindergarten programs was nearly $700 below the 2001-2002 level, according to the study. Many education experts have expressed serious concern about Americas future students. Americas education system is already lagging behind many foreign countries. Decreased funding at early-childhood levels could hold the American education system back for years, according to some. Also, the government is striving to once again become the leader in producing college graduates by 2020. However, cutting funding at this level could slow students down and decrease their education ambitions, both of which could hinder the governments goal. This is the most important investment we can make, Duncan said. The long-term dividends are tremendous.

How can I write an awesome thesis statement

How can I write an awesome thesis statement Writing awesome thesis statements involves knowledge and skill. It is a crucial step in learning to write high-scoring essays. To succeed, you have to know how to make a thesis statement well-structured, strong, action-oriented, and focused. Whats more, writing awesome thesis statements is a skill that takes practice to develop. Once you know what to do, you will need deliberate practice hammering out thesis after thesis, revision after revision, until the central claim of your essay says exactly what you want it to say with the structure and force you want it to have. With a well-crafted thesis statement, your essay will almost write itself. How? It will outline your essay so that all you will have to do is give examples to show what you mean. What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is the central claim your essay makes. It summarizes everything you intend to say in your essay in one sentence. Of course, your argument will need context and further elaboration with examples to persuade your reader, but that is what the rest of the essay is for. Where can you find the thesis statement? The thesis statement almost always comes at the end of the introduction of an essay. The introduction is the name we give to the first paragraph of the essay. Introductory paragraphs perform four important jobs. They start the essay by trying capture the readers attention, give some background and context to your topic, focus your topic saying what you will and will not be talking about, and then end with the central argument you intend to develop with the rest of your essay. The introduction prepares your reader for your thesis, and if your thesis statement is well-crafted it will make your reader want to read to the end. Because of its important role as the organizing idea behind the whole essay, it is vital that you get it right every time. A loose, unfocused, unstructured, bland claim will not motivate your reader to read on. Make your thesis awesome, and your reader will devour your essay with great relish. Heres how. Structure your thesis statement with topics A good thesis statement should contain 2 or 3 three topics that can be developed in the paragraphs of the essay that follow. This formula can be represented as a claim with divisions or prongs. Below, X Y represents the claim, and because A, B, and C represent the topics you will develop with evidence in the body paragraphs of your essay. X Y because A, B, and C Take a stand with your thesis statement A good thesis should take a strong stance that can be debated and defended. In academic writing, students are often expected to make a strong claim about a controversial issue and defend it vigorously. In the example below, you can see that the first example simply offers an observation about the world. The second example raises the alarm that something must change. Make your thesis statements strong. Today, it is common to see young people spending time on social media, memes, and selfies. (WEAK) Today’s generation of young people is becoming alarmingly focused only on themselves because of the rise of social media, memes, and selfies.(STRONG) Use action verbs in your thesis statement A thesis sentence will capture the readers imagination when it conjures up action and transformation. To conjure up action in your readers mind, use action verbs rather than stative verbs. Action verbs suggest an action is being performed. In the example below the active verbs are underlined. Compare them with the stative verbs is and have in the second example which describe states of being and possession rather than actions. Romeoembodies the ideal tragic hero because hebelongs to a noble family, displays great virtue, anddiesof a tragic flaw. (4 action verbs: good) Romeo is the ideal tragic hero because he is noble, he is virtuous, and he has a tragic death. (4 stative verbs: not as good) Keep your thesis statement short A good thesis statement should be short and to the point. Aim for a sentence length of no more than 30 words. If you can make it shorter, do. Eliminate any unnecessary elaboration to give your thesis more focus. You can develop and support your ideas later in your essay. Ice cream is the best of all the desserts because it is creamy owing to the ingredients with a high fat content, sweet because of added sugar and lactose, and cool because of the temperature it is served at. (39 words) Ice cream is the best dessert because it is creamy, sweet, and cool. (13 words) Examples of thesis statements This list of thesis statements illustrates how to structure the central claim of your argument around bolded keywords. Note that each 3-item series of topics that follows the keyword will serve as an outline for the rest of your essay. Because We should wear school uniforms because they would help ensure discipline, help reduce class-consciousness, and help foster school pride.Students should wear uniforms to school because they are less expensive than other clothing, they will decrease issues related to dress code, and they will improve school culture.Zoos should be banned because animals need to remain in the wild, zoos cannot provide natural experiences for animals, and animals in zoos get sick and die.Romeo embodies the ideal tragic hero because he belongs to a noble family, displays great virtue, and dies of a tragic flaw. Spring is the best time of year because the sun shines longer, the temperature rises, and flowers bloom. To + Infinitive Prostitution should be legalized to decrease the number of violent acts committed against sex workers, to give people in the sex trade a safe working environment, and to promote the psychological health of sex workers. By Today’s generation is alarmingly focused only on themselves, as evidenced by the rise of social media, memes, and selfies.This lacking aspect of the American ideal is reflected by the characters, the symbols and the overall theme of the book.Whether by the brutal imagery, the somber theme of the book, the captivating plot, or rather lack thereof, Remarque did his best to paint war in a negative light. Through The author demonstrates this issue through symbolism and her use of language. Through the themes of censorship, knowledge and technology, the novel teaches us that to blossom, people must think by themselves. Through theand but also through This is revealed not only through the main plot of the story, but also through the way characters are portrayed and the themes presented in the novel. For the In The Magicians, Lev Grossman uses magic as a unifying device for the characters, the plot and the theme. In its Samuel Beckett’s Endgame reflects characteristics of Theatre of the Absurd in its minimalist stage setting, its seemingly meaningless dialogue, and its apocalyptic or nihilist vision. Please follow and like us:

Important Factors in An Exam Prep Program

Important Factors in An Exam Prep Program Applying to college is exciting and nerve-racking for teens. All of the hard work of high school becomes incredibly important as teens bring it all togetherthe transcript, grade point average, letters of recommendation and moreand assemble their applications. College entrance exam scores are a significant factor in admission too. Make sure your teen prepares effectively for the SAT or ACT with an exam prep program. What should you look for when selecting one? Here are six musts: Customized for each student Studying for the SAT or ACT is made easier when teens know their individual strengths and weaknesses and can focus their study plan. Parents should make sure that their teens receive a diagnostic evaluation at the start of any exam prep program. That assessment of subject-matter knowledge and skills will serve as the baseline for the study program. Structured and scheduled The most effective exam prep program will be scheduled based on teens precise needs in each exam subject and overall score goals (which might be driven by their college of choice). Certain subjects might need more attention than others, and thus, more time and focus. Highly knowledgeable teachers Studying for the SAT and/or ACT is different than studying for a regular test. Its best to work with tutors who are trained in college entrance exam prep. Teens will learn the best working with tutors who know the exams well and understand both the unique structure of each exam and the best strategies for exam preparation and success. A focus on test-taking strategies for each exam The SAT and ACT are similar in what they cover, but there are many distinctions teens need to understand in order to adjust their approach to each exam. For example, students cannot use a calculator on the SAT math test. And in the reading test, students get 22.5 more seconds per question on the SAT than on the ACT. Bottom line: knowing such differences (and how to approach different parts of the exams) is critical. Test practice The best test prep programs incorporate full-length, timed, practice exams. These help teens get comfortable pacing themselves on different question types and allow them to get a feel for the actual exam setting. Prep materials for outside practice Lets face it: to boost their SAT/ACT scores, teens need to put in the work outside of the hours theyre with their exam prep tutor. Additional resources and materials help teens practice questions and focus on areas/subjects on their own time. Not all SAT and ACT prep programs are created equal. If you decide your teen needs individualized help, make sure you invest in a proven test prep program that has helped many high school students perform their best. Huntingtons SAT and ACT preparatory programs are individualized for each students needs and focused on guiding students toward achieving success. For more about our process, exam prep curriculum and more, call us at 1-800 CAN LEARN.